Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.
The New Grand Theatre in Paris, Texas, launched September 23, 1937 with “Toast of New York.”
In August 2018, the Paris City Council meeting unanimously voted to give the Paris Grand Theater Project a 30-year lease to revive the moribund theatre which would include the removal of asbestos among a number of other daunting challenges ahead.
The Sparks Theatre launched August 15, 1940 in downtown Cooper with Walter Brennan in “Maryland.” Sparks had opened his first theatre, the Lyric, in Cooper in 1916. He then opened a second Lyric which became the Delta, the Grand, and the Gem in Cooper. The Gem burned in 1933 and the Sparks competed successfully against the aging Gem and Palace.
Continuous operation of the theatre in the Sparks family ended in 1968. Mr. Sparks had died in 1963 and Mrs. Sparks ran until had 92 closing it with “A Fistful of Dollars” on May 30, 1967,
The Sparks reopened for one last short-lived fling in 1973. Its last showing was “Vanishing Wilderness” on January 19, 1974. An August 2, 1984 fire destroyed almost the entire structure. The remnants were demolished June 12, 1985. A newer structure exists in the theatre – which was on the North Square at the northeast corner.
This venue launched as the Airdrome on April 8, 1911. By the Fall, it had transitioned to the Question Theatre beginning October 26, 1911. Under a new operator, the venue became the Cozy Theatre on April 1, 1913. Still was operating into the television era.
The Capitol Theatre was located in downtown Mercedes and likely the name given to a former silent theatre in town. It was given a streamlined makeover relaunching as the State Theatre on March 25, 1937 with Joe E. Brown in “When’s Your Birthday.” The State Theatre closed July 29, 1964 with a double feature of “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” and “Hatari.”
The Mission Theatre launched March 1, 1916 as a replacement for a previous Mission Theatre that burned. It closed on Mary 14, 2001 with the film, “A Knight’s Tale.” It has since been demolished.
Launched under the name Cole’s Theatre on August 10, 1925 with Betty Compson in “The Female.” Operator Mart Cole switched the theater to sound full-time on February 1, 1930. Became part of the Jefferson Amusement Company Circuit when the Mart Cole Circuit was purchased in October of 1936.
J.E. Newman launched the Sunset Drive-In Theatre in Early, Texas – which was the first for the Brownwood/Early area opening in 1948, likely on a ten-year lease. In 1950, Newman added individual speakers to greatly improve the sound system for the patrons. The theatre’s sunset mural was a beacon to the area at night.
However, the theatre was outflanked by superior theatres including the Camp Bowie Drive-In and the Bluffvue Drive-In in nearby Brownwood. It would go out of business in 1957 likely at lease’s end. It possibly reopened without advertising. A fire in 1970 led to the demolition of the the theatre on November 1, 1971.
The Hi-Vue Drive-In was opened on June 19, 1952 with Tony Curtis in “No Room for the Groom” likely on a ten-year lease. The theatre stayed the Hi-Vue for ten years through the 1962 season.
The theatre then changed names to the Sky-Tel Drive-In Theatre in 1963 under a new operator and likely on a new lease.
On August 2, 1973, operators and Civil War buffs Linda and Danny Poor changed the theatre’s name to the Rebel Drive-In Theatre.
The Bluffvue Drive-In launched June 24, 1955 with “Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Waikiki.” It was never advertised as the “Bluff View” except by the church that used the grounds for services which was in error. All ads from 1955 to 1977 use Bluffvue. The Meagher Theatre Circuit took on the facility along with the Camp Bowie following 1965 season.
The Crenshaw Drive-In launched December 21, 1951 with “The Lady From Texas,” two cartoons, and with a fireworks celebration.
Opened in 1949, the theatre created a special spot for African American patrons in June of its first year of operation.
Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
Opened March 9, 1949 with “Two Guys From Texas.”
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.
It was free standing kind of like the Big Town Mall.
R&R | Robb & Rowley operated this theatre followed by Hall Industries Circuit.
The former Texan Theatre relaunched as the Morgan Theatre on October 11, 1945 on October 11, 1945.
The New Grand Theatre in Paris, Texas, launched September 23, 1937 with “Toast of New York.”
In August 2018, the Paris City Council meeting unanimously voted to give the Paris Grand Theater Project a 30-year lease to revive the moribund theatre which would include the removal of asbestos among a number of other daunting challenges ahead.
Sorry – August 30, 1919 was the opening date for Henry Sparks' launch of the Grand Theatre.
The Sparks Theatre launched August 15, 1940 in downtown Cooper with Walter Brennan in “Maryland.” Sparks had opened his first theatre, the Lyric, in Cooper in 1916. He then opened a second Lyric which became the Delta, the Grand, and the Gem in Cooper. The Gem burned in 1933 and the Sparks competed successfully against the aging Gem and Palace.
Continuous operation of the theatre in the Sparks family ended in 1968. Mr. Sparks had died in 1963 and Mrs. Sparks ran until had 92 closing it with “A Fistful of Dollars” on May 30, 1967,
The Sparks reopened for one last short-lived fling in 1973. Its last showing was “Vanishing Wilderness” on January 19, 1974. An August 2, 1984 fire destroyed almost the entire structure. The remnants were demolished June 12, 1985. A newer structure exists in the theatre – which was on the North Square at the northeast corner.
Reopened November 23, 2018 with “The Grinch.” Website: http://grandtheatrestamford.com
This venue launched as the Airdrome on April 8, 1911. By the Fall, it had transitioned to the Question Theatre beginning October 26, 1911. Under a new operator, the venue became the Cozy Theatre on April 1, 1913. Still was operating into the television era.
Still advertising in 1976.
The Capitol Theatre was located in downtown Mercedes and likely the name given to a former silent theatre in town. It was given a streamlined makeover relaunching as the State Theatre on March 25, 1937 with Joe E. Brown in “When’s Your Birthday.” The State Theatre closed July 29, 1964 with a double feature of “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” and “Hatari.”
The Mission Theatre launched March 1, 1916 as a replacement for a previous Mission Theatre that burned. It closed on Mary 14, 2001 with the film, “A Knight’s Tale.” It has since been demolished.
Launched under the name Cole’s Theatre on August 10, 1925 with Betty Compson in “The Female.” Operator Mart Cole switched the theater to sound full-time on February 1, 1930. Became part of the Jefferson Amusement Company Circuit when the Mart Cole Circuit was purchased in October of 1936.
Interstate Theatres Corporation
The Skyway Drive-In launched July 9, 1970 with a double feature of True Grit and El Dorado.
Launched June 22, 1949. Architect – Raymond F. Smith.
J.E. Newman launched the Sunset Drive-In Theatre in Early, Texas – which was the first for the Brownwood/Early area opening in 1948, likely on a ten-year lease. In 1950, Newman added individual speakers to greatly improve the sound system for the patrons. The theatre’s sunset mural was a beacon to the area at night.
However, the theatre was outflanked by superior theatres including the Camp Bowie Drive-In and the Bluffvue Drive-In in nearby Brownwood. It would go out of business in 1957 likely at lease’s end. It possibly reopened without advertising. A fire in 1970 led to the demolition of the the theatre on November 1, 1971.
The Hi-Vue Drive-In was opened on June 19, 1952 with Tony Curtis in “No Room for the Groom” likely on a ten-year lease. The theatre stayed the Hi-Vue for ten years through the 1962 season.
The theatre then changed names to the Sky-Tel Drive-In Theatre in 1963 under a new operator and likely on a new lease.
On August 2, 1973, operators and Civil War buffs Linda and Danny Poor changed the theatre’s name to the Rebel Drive-In Theatre.
The Meagher Theatre Circuit took on the theatre along with the Bluffvue following the 1965 season.
The Bluffvue Drive-In launched June 24, 1955 with “Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Waikiki.” It was never advertised as the “Bluff View” except by the church that used the grounds for services which was in error. All ads from 1955 to 1977 use Bluffvue. The Meagher Theatre Circuit took on the facility along with the Camp Bowie following 1965 season.